Epson ES-300C User manual

User’s Guide

for Windows

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Contents

introduction

System Requirements

........................

How to Use This Manual

......................

Warnings, Cautions, Tips, and Notes

...............

Where to Get Help

.........................

Electronic Support Services

..................

Chapter 1

Installing Your Software

Installing the Scanning Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-1

Using TWAIN With Windows 95 and Photoshop 3.0.4 . .

1-4

Chapter 2

Calibrating Your System

Calibrating Your Monitor to Your Scanner

...........

2-1

Performing Screen Calibration

...............

2-2

Enabling Screen Calibration

.................

2-3

Calibrating Your Printer to Your Scanner

............

2-3

Exporting a Calibration Chart

................

2-4

Creating Printer Calibration Profiles

............

2-6

Scanning Using Calibration

....................

2-8

Chapter 3

Capturing

images From with in Applications

Accessing EPSON TWAIN

.....................

3-2

Using the Easy Screen

.......................

3-3

Selecting the Document Source

...............

3-3

Selecting the Image Type

...................

3-4

Selecting the Destination

...................

3-4

Using the Advanced Screen

....................

3-5

Modifying an Image Type ..................

3-5

Modifying the Destination ..................

3-10

Previewing and Adjusting the Image

............

3-13

Scanning the Image

.........................

3-15

iii

Chapter 4

Using Special Effects

Modifying the TWAIN Configuration ...............

4-1

Using Image Controls

........................

4-2

Adjusting Gamma Correction

....................

4-4

Adjusting Colors ...........................

4-6

Setting the Gray Balance

....................

4-7

Changing Saturations.

.....................

4-7

Using Color Filters

.......................

4-8

Inverting an Image

..........................

4-8

Using Automatic Features

......................

4-9

Using Auto Exposure

......................

4-9

Using Auto Locate

.......................

4-9

Chapter 5

Saving and Exporting images

Saving a Scanned Image

.......................

5-1

Exporting an Image

..........................

5-2

Acquiring and Exporting an Image

.................

5-3

Exiting EPSON Scan! II

........................

5-5

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Problems Using the EPSON Scanning Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Problems With Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Appendix

icon Glossary

Term Glossary

index

Introduction

The EPSON@ Scanning Utilities let you perform the following

functions with your EPSON scanner:

Calibrate your scanner to your monitor and your printer

Capture scanned images from within your application

Automatically locate, expose, and scan an image

Adjust individual settings and preview the effects before

you scan

Choose single- or triple-pass scanning

Save and reuse scanning settings that work well in your

environment

Take advantage of the multipage scanning feature available

with scanners that have an automatic document feeder

(ADF)

Take advantage of the text enhancement technology built

into some EPSON scanners.

The Scanning Utilities include two integrated programs:

EPSON Scan! II and EPSON TWAIN (for 16-bit scanning

with Microsoft@ Windows@ 3.1)

EPSON Scan! II32 and EPSON TWAIN32 (for 32-bit

scanning with Windows 95 or Windows NT).

Note:

This guide refers to the 32-bit programs as EPSON Scan! II and

EPSON TWAIN to reduce confusion.

Introduction 2

EPSON Scan! II calibrates your scanner with your monitor and

color printer to produce images whose colors match the

originals. It can also capture images and then save and export

these images in a variety of file formats.

EPSON TWAIN is the interface between most of your software

and your scanner. The interface has two screens: easy and

advanced. You can access either screen from within any

software that supports the TWAIN standard or from EPSON

Scan! II to take advantage of your scanner’s features.

Note:

The top line of the screen identifies whether you are using EPSON

Scan! II or EPSON TWAIN.

System Requirements

For the EPSON Scanning Utilities to work properly, your

system must have at least the following configuration:

Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Windows NT

Note:

To use 32-bit scanning features,

your

system must be running

Windows 95 or Windows NT.

A 386-based (or higher) IBM

compatible computer or an

IBM PS/2

DOS 5.0 or higher

At least 100MB of free hard disk space for scanner

applications and images

At least 8MB of available RAM

Video Graphics Array (VGA) or higher monitor

2 introduction

One of these EPSON scanners: ES-300C, ES-600C, ES-800C,

ES-1000C, ES-1200C, or the ActionScanner™ II. (Some

features are not available or are restricted for these

scanners.)

A bidirectional parallel interface (either the standard

bidirectional parallel interface or a PS/2 standard printer

port) or an Adaptec

SCSI adapter.

Note:

EPSON supports some Adaptec compatible SCSI adapters.

How to Use This Manual

This User’s Guide contains information you need to install and

use the EPSON Scanning Utilities with your EPSON scanner.

Chapter 1 describes installing your EPSON Scanning Utilities

software. Be sure to read this first. Chapter 2 describes how to

calibrate your system. Basic information for scanning from

within your application is included in Chapter 3, while

Chapter 4 describes using the special effects features of your

software. Chapter 5 tells you how to use EPSON Scan! II to

export images. Troubleshooting tips are contained in Chapter 6

and default settings are listed in the Appendix.

This manual also includes two glossaries-an icon glossary

that describes how each icon works, and a term glossary that

describes common scanning terms. The final section is an index.

introduction 3

Warnings, Cautions, Tips, and Notes

This manual displays important information as follows:

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid damage to your scanner and

computer.

Cautions

should be followed carefully to ensure your Scanner operates

correctly.

Tips

contain helpful ideas for using these utilities.

Notescontain important information about these utilities.-

Where to Get Help

If you purchased your scanner in the United States or Canada,

EPSON provides customer support and service through a

network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers.

EPSON also provides the following services when you dial

(800) 922-8911:

Technical information on the installation, configuration,

and operation of EPSON products

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON

Reseller or Customer Care Center

Customer relations

EPSON technical information library fax service

Product literature on current and new products.

4 Introduction

You can purchase printed manuals, accessories, or parts for

EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766

(U.S. sales only). In Canada, call (800)

BUY-EPSON.

If you purchased your scanner outside the United States or

Canada, contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location

nearest you for customer support and service.

If you need help with any software program you are using,

see that program’s documentation for technical support.

Electronic Support Services

If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips,

specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins for

EPSON products is through the online services below.

World Wide Web

If you are connected to the Internet and have a Web browser,

you can access EPSON’s World Wide Web site at

http://www.epson.com. EPSON’s

home page links users to

What’s New, EPSON Products, EPSON Connection,

Corporate Info, and EPSON Contacts.

Link to EPSON Connection for the latest drivers and FAQs

(Frequently Asked Questions) and the EPSON Chat area. To

get in touch with EPSON around the world, EPSON Contacts

includes contact information for local EPSON subsidiaries.

EPSON Bulletin Board Service

You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service (BBS) at

(310) 782-4531. No membership is required. Make sure your

communications software is set to 8 data bits with 1 stop bit,

no parity bit, and a modem speed up to 28.8 Kbps. See the

documentation that came with your communications software

for more information.

Introduction 5

To download the latest TWAIN drivers from the BBS, use the

Drivers library.

CompuServe on line support

CompuServe

members can call the Epson America Forum

on CompuServe. If you are already a member, simply type

EPSON

at the menu prompt to reach the Forum.

If you are not currently a member, you are eligible for a free

introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product.

This membership entitles you to:

An introductory credit on CompuServe

Your own user ID and password

A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine,

CompuServe’s monthly publication.

To take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199 in the United

States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other

countries, call the following U.S. telephone number:

(614) 529-1611, or your local CompuServe access number.

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